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Job summary

Evaluate, diagnose, repair, and maintain construction and forestry equipment and attachments, including ordering parts and road-testing equipment. Document maintenance and diagnostic work accurately, use service information systems and tools, and perform tasks safely to accepted standards.

Job details

Brandt is currently seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Technician for our Windsor Construction & Forestry location. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. Who We Are Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best. Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day. That’s Powerful Value, Delivered. What You Will Be Responsible For Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair heavy duty equipment Use secondary materials and equipment safely and efficiently Use related instruments, hand and power tools, secondary equipment, and computer systems Accurately and completely document on work orders all machine information, actions taken, and time taken Continually assess service task hazards and ensure work is performed safely, and to accepted standards Use computer applications and information systems (i.e. John Deere Service Advisor) to document maintenance, inspection, and diagnosis Use parts catalogues to locate parts, and order parts from parts personnel Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required What We Look For Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and branch personnel Must be able to meet physical demands (climbing, overhead lifting/postures, prolonged standing, sensory processing, fine motor control) Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is preferred Certified Journeyperson in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred Must be committed to customer service and service excellence What We Offer Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions. Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities. Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork. Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing. Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future. When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.

What you’ll do

Evaluate, diagnose, repair, and maintain construction and forestry equipment and attachments, including ordering parts and road-testing equipment. Document maintenance and diagnostic work accurately, use service information systems and tools, and perform tasks safely to accepted standards.

Requirements

Effective communication and collaboration with customers, service teams, and branch personnel are required, along with the ability to meet the physical demands of the role and lift up to 50 pounds. Previous heavy equipment mechanical experience and journeyperson certification in the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician trade or an equivalent designated trade are preferred; a strong commitment to customer service is expected.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Coverage • Pension • RRSP • On-The-Job Training • Educational Opportunities • Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Road Testing · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Diagnostics
• Equipment Assembly And Disassembly
• Parts Identification And Ordering
• Safe Use Of Tools And Equipment
• Work Order Documentation
• Hazard Assessment
• Computer Systems
• John Deere Service Advisor
• Parts Catalogues
• Road Testing
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Physical Stamina
• Fine Motor Control

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Customer Service & Support